This position is for clinical research related to family planning and the development of contraceptives and microbicides for prevention of pregnancies and STI prevention as well as HIV prevention.

The Research Assistant will be responsible for conducting phone screens to identify potential participants, scheduling participant visits, completing study related phone calls, assisting with recruitment, conducting study related visits which involve administering questionnaires, obtaining vital signs, collecting, processing and sometimes shipping lab specimens, phlebotomy if indicated, and assisting either one of the Nurse Practitioner’s or MD during the exam portion of the study visit. The Research Assistant will need to be comfortable interacting with women obtaining a medical abortion.

This position is grant funded.

Purpose:Under Faculty or Research Associate supervision, accurately performs research projects according to established study design and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Administer questionnaires, and assists with procedures for obtaining patient screening and recruitment as well as obtaining research specimens.

Assist in obtaining educational resources necessary to perform and interpret research and to remain abreast in research area of function.

Follow appropriate research policies and procedures including all applicable laws and regulations and maintains scientific integrity including accurate data storage.

Maintain a safe clean laboratory-working environment including appropriate equipment maintenance and usage, by conforming to laboratory and hospital policies and standards.

Maintain laboratory inventory, including timely ordering and receipt of required supplies and their proper storage.

Perform approved research projects according to defined protocols and procedures including appropriate collection, recording, storage and analysis of data and reporting of results.

Prepare, label, store and disposesof reagents, and calibrates equipment for research projects.

Responsible for following the mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the clinical care of any patient.

When position is required to work within the outpatient clinic, assist with patient care activities to ensure efficient and appropriate service.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, biology or other basic science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a science or health related field with a minimum of 15 credit hours in related science courses.

UPMC VALUES

At UPMC, our shared goal is to create a cohesive, positive, experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. If you too are driven by these values, you may be a great fit at UPMC!

UPMC provides a total rewards package that can help you achieve the goals you have for your career and your personal life. Whether you want to learn a new skill through a training course, reach personal health and wellness targets, become more involved in your community, or follow a career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful, UPMC can help you get to where you want to be.

This position is for clinical research related to family planning and the development of contraceptives and microbicides for prevention of pregnancies and STI prevention as well as HIV prevention.

The Research Assistant will be responsible for conducting phone screens to identify potential participants, scheduling participant visits, completing study related phone calls, assisting with recruitment, conducting study related visits which involve administering questionnaires, obtaining vital signs, collecting, processing and sometimes shipping lab specimens, phlebotomy if indicated, and assisting either one of the Nurse Practitioner’s or MD during the exam portion of the study visit. The Research Assistant will need to be comfortable interacting with women obtaining a medical abortion.

This position is grant funded.

Purpose:Under Faculty or Research Associate supervision, accurately performs research projects according to established study design and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Administer questionnaires, and assists with procedures for obtaining patient screening and recruitment as well as obtaining research specimens.

Assist in obtaining educational resources necessary to perform and interpret research and to remain abreast in research area of function.

Follow appropriate research policies and procedures including all applicable laws and regulations and maintains scientific integrity including accurate data storage.

Maintain a safe clean laboratory-working environment including appropriate equipment maintenance and usage, by conforming to laboratory and hospital policies and standards.

Maintain laboratory inventory, including timely ordering and receipt of required supplies and their proper storage.

Perform approved research projects according to defined protocols and procedures including appropriate collection, recording, storage and analysis of data and reporting of results.

Prepare, label, store and disposesof reagents, and calibrates equipment for research projects.

Responsible for following the mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the clinical care of any patient.

When position is required to work within the outpatient clinic, assist with patient care activities to ensure efficient and appropriate service.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, biology or other basic science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a science or health related field with a minimum of 15 credit hours in related science courses.

UPMC VALUES

At UPMC, our shared goal is to create a cohesive, positive, experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. If you too are driven by these values, you may be a great fit at UPMC!

UPMC provides a total rewards package that can help you achieve the goals you have for your career and your personal life. Whether you want to learn a new skill through a training course, reach personal health and wellness targets, become more involved in your community, or follow a career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful, UPMC can help you get to where you want to be.

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